mhblue5 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 (edited) We loved R.E.A.L. Science for life science, earth science and chemistry. Unfortunately the physics book isn't available. Any recommendations? This would be for my 4th grader (w/ the 1st grader sitting in periodically)? Thank you so much! Cristina Edited June 28, 2010 by mhblue5 spelling error... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschnee Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Have you looked at Bite-size physics? It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greensummervillian Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I used easyclassical.com's curriculum. It was OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I'll second Bite-Size Physics. I'm thinking of using it year after next when my dd will be in 5th-ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Elemental Science looks excellent, and it uses the book Gadgets and Gizmos, among others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg_puppy Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 My 5th grader is begging to do this science. http://www.explorationeducation.com/ I have not bought it yet though. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 RS4Kids Physical Science Daybook Physics for Every Kid Issac Newton and Physics for Kids Mr. Q's Elementary Physical Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAR120C Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 And a link: http://www.bitesizephysics.com/ I think I tagged some previous posts about it... if not I will now... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm379 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Noeo Science has physics too. We haven't tried it yet but love the chemistry http://www.noeoscience.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I'll second the NOEO suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I love Real Science 4 Kids! Especially because, you can add living books and easily stretch it out. You can also combine your kiddos by purchasing the pre-level Physics. HTH! Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toawh Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 My kids just finished the year of Physic Experiments for Children by Muriel Mandell. It's simple but fun because every experiment works. They get to research more at their own pace. There are no tests or fill in the blanks. My son was estatic to be lighting light bulbs with a battery and scrap wire. He wanted to try the vacuum too. I explained about watts and amps, how much it takes to power things. Then he wanted to go around and make a list of how much each appliance took. He's been explaining electricity properties to everyone since then. It's a simple book (only 5 dollars) but it's spring board to a lot of infomation. We did every single experiment in the book. You don't need anything that can't be found in the house or a dollar store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommydearest Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 NOEO fan here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee67p Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Maybe those characteristics you most appreciated about the previous 3 programs could lend to the choice. What did you dislike the most of the programs, if anything? I've chosen Elemental Science Physics to use the 2 library books and Paige's notebook pages that are very organized and mobilize my science intstruction to this year's 3rd and 4th graders. I also ordered the gears kit from Rainbow Resources that was over the top fun! Hope you enjoy and plow thru physics with gumption. You know, physics is your friend... ie. energy, friction, momentum etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krystan Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Hi Cristina! We're looking too of course. Let me know if you've picked something yet; I'd love to check it out. I've been looking at Bite-Size Physics, Mr. Q, or maybe just something that uses other books but has the lessons planned out, like Elemental Science or Noeo (although if you know who I am IRL, you know my issues with Noeo from Curriculum night). I'd love something that is secular, with lots of experiments, and adaptable to different ages, ranging from 5-10. I'd love to hear more about Bite-Size Physics for those that use it. Do you do anything written, or just the lessons and experiments? That may be okay with us - my goal is for the kids to love science. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnegurochkaL Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 "Real Science for kids" for us too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttacol Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 It nearly drove me crazy that there was still no R.E.A.L. physics, so for the first year I actually bought a packaged curriculum from Noeo. We are going to do Physics 1, and I added a Lego Simple Machines set. My daughter will be 3rd grade and my son will be Kindergarten and I am hoping it will be a good fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest momk2000 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 We will be doing RS4K Physics 1 for grade 4. We have done the RS4K Pre-level 1 Chem. and Bio. dd really enjoyed both. We sort of strayed away from RS4K for grade 3 to try something different, but now have decided to go back to it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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